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Figs vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Figs and Chocolate

  • Figs contain less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 106% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Figs are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Figs
1
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Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +2067.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +1368.6%
Contains more Manganese +1008.6%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +2067.6%
Contains more Magnesium +758.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains more Zinc +1240%
Contains more Copper +1368.6%
Contains more Manganese +1008.6%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Figs
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
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Contains more Water +8055.7%
Contains more Protein +550.7%
Contains more Fats +10326.7%
Contains more Carbs +218.9%
Contains more Other +157.6%
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +8055.7%
Contains more Protein +550.7%
Contains more Fats +10326.7%
Contains more Carbs +218.9%
Contains more Other +157.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +658.3%
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +658.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.75g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.3g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 19.18g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 74kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 16.26g 47.9g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 35mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.37mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 17mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 14mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 232mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 1mg 24mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.07mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.128mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 142IU 50IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.025mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.297mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.042mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 4.7µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Figs
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 18.519g Figs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Figs
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.